References – MN 24: Prepared Chariots 
Sutta / Majjhima Nikāya / MN 24: Rathavinītasutta

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“Can I respond to my thoughts in ways that I think are useful?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Directed thought and evaluation] [Self-identity view] // [Right Effort] [Cause of Suffering] [Cessation of Suffering] [Knowing itself]

Reference: “Identity” in The Sound of Silence by Ajahn Sumedho (Anthology volume 4 or commercial).

Appreciation for Ajahn Sumedho’s image of the wheel. [Similes]

Sutta: MN 24: The purpose of Buddhist practice. [Liberation]

Western Disciples of the Thai Forest Tradition [2016], Session 32, Excerpt 1


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Readings by Ajahn Pasanno:

The Island by Ajahn Pasanno and Ajahn Amaro, Chapter 13, pp. 230-233:

Suttas: MN 29.7; MN 24.10; AN 3.101; MN 70.13, .22 & .23.

Sutta: AN 3.102: Nimitta.

Sutta: MN 70: Kīṭāgiri Sutta.

Readings from The Island [2025], Session 24